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for David Grove
TONY @ JACKIE MADISON
January 21, 2005
TO LINDA AND THE FAMILY,I"AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAVE.HE WAS A VERY GENEROUS FRIEND WHO DID NOT MIND SHAREING HIS WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT CARS WITH HIS FRIENDS.I MET DAVE WHEN HE WAS RACING OUT AT OHIO VALLEY,HE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP A FELLOW RACER OUT.MY FAMILY AND I WILL MISS HIM.IF WE CAN HELP OUT ANYWAY PLEASE LET US KNOW.
Bob & Bev Carter
January 7, 2005
Linda, we are sorry to hear about Dave. Sorry we missed the funernal but did't know until it was over. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Jack and Loretta Johnson
January 6, 2005
This is to Dave's family,
We have received word of Dave's passing and would like to express our sympathy to his wife, Linda, and family. I never had met Dave in person, but have enjoyed his input on the Forward Look mailing list and have sold him some parts in the past. My wife and I will pray for the family during this sad time in your lives.
May our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all, for He is the only Comfort at this hour.
Mark & Tinker McCoy
January 4, 2005
Dear Grove Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We met Dave back in the early 1990's when the engine on our Caravan locked up. Someone referred us to Dave and he was our only mechanic after that. We use to joke about us paying for his kid's college or getting a frequent user discount because we saw him so much. He definintely was a GREAT MAN!! Our prayers are with you as your hearts heal.
Ray Jones
January 2, 2005
We have all lost a truly swell guy, and my sympathy goes to the family. He will be missed by many more folks than any of us, much less he, could have imagined.
I had the pleasure of knowing Dave thru quite a few e-mails discussing AVS Carbs. Dave, from all reports, was an expert on them. In reading some of the tributes to him, it amazes me that he had time for anything else. he was never short in his answers and made generous offers to overhaul my carb. I put it off, but time is short as we see.
I wish I could have met him.
Daniel Culkin
December 30, 2004
Though I met Dave only one time in person, I knew him well from the various Chrysler car club email groups and forums. Dave was an absolute whiz in everything automotive, and one of the friendliest people around.
He was a classy guy, I wish there were more like him in the world. Dave will be terribly missed around the Turbo Dodge community.
My deepest sympathies to the Grove family.
John Zastrow
December 30, 2004
I was very saddened to hear of Dave's passing. He helped me many times with questions I had about my '59 Plymouth. I remember conversing with him on email one nite at 1 AM in morning about brake problems on my son's Dodge. He happened to be in the shop at that hour. My condolences to his family.
michael galassi
December 30, 2004
from a fellow 300 club member to the family of another
Dave and one of his "cool" cars. Late '60s
Bill Grove
December 29, 2004
Dave was the oldest of six children, I am the youngest. With 12 years between Dave and myself I didn't get the same benifit of seeing Dave as the big brother that my older brothers and sisters did. My fondest memories of Dave growing up was the guy who came home to visit with the COOL cars. I remember riding with Dave once and getting to put a 45 in the record player that he had under the dash, I thought that was about the coolest thing anyone could have in a car. I remember Dave driving fast (don't tell his mother how fast he would drive with us kids in the car) I remember Dave always had model cars and trading cards with cars on them, not baseball or football cards but hot rods on them.
In reading some of these postings I am shocked at all of the people beyond Dave's immediate family that he touched. I always knew that Dave posessed tremedous knowledge about cars and of course mostly anything Chrysler related but I never pictured Dave taking the time to sit at a computer and help so many people with their car questions. Dave will certainly be missed by many people and I feel very previlaged to have been his brother.
I added an old photo to the photo album, sorry guys its not a Mopar product but at least it had a Big Block motor (I think anyway)
Tim Armstrong
December 29, 2004
When I Heard the passing of Dave it broke my heart.My brothers Jeff,Bobby and myself have known Dave for close to two decades now.He was always very helpful with our vintage Mopars.We trusted him as a mechanic and admired him as a person.We will miss him dearly.
Iyta Bernstein
December 29, 2004
In 1970 I bought my Dodge Charger, and in her later years, neglected her. Then friends sent me to Dave who babied her, and fixed her up, turbo muffler and all. So now as I take her out on the road, as I promised I would, I will think of Dave smiling down and cheering us on. And, now that I know that he is watching, I will treat her right.
My sympathy and thoughts are with you all. May time bring you comfort and peace.
joella cleland
December 29, 2004
Dave was the best big brother that anyone ever had We'll all miss him so much. Love ya bro.
Glenn Barratt
December 28, 2004
To the Grove Family.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences at the loss of such a great generous man. I knew Dave through mutual correspondence via the ForwardLook List. Even down here in New Zealand, at the bottom of the world, Dave was able to help me out with advise and steer me in the right direction, whenever I asked for help on a MoPar problem. Dave will be sadly missed by his family and friends throughout the world.
Sincerely,
Glenn Barratt,
57 Fury,
Auckland, New Zealand.
Jeff Stewart
December 28, 2004
Linda and family, my deepest and most sincere sympathy! Your loss is "all" of our loss as well! I truly believe that I am a much better person and very fortunate to have known Dave for the past 25 years. I look at things a lot like Dave did and appreciate the things I have and the things I am able to do in part because of Dave. I will forever miss him, a finer human being would be hard to find! My very best to you Linda and your family!
Roger Thomason
December 28, 2004
I met Dave when he bought one of our kits, I talked to him on the phone many times about different cars, Everyone will miss Dave but we won't forget him.
John Hertog
December 28, 2004
To: Dave's family - please accept my sincere condoleances. I never had the pleasure of meeting Dave, but did correspond with him on many occasions; we shared the same love for Chrysler products, our hobby. Dave was always pleasant and helpful to talk to, and full of good information. I will miss him dearly. Thank you.
shelia allen
December 28, 2004
linda, dave was like a brother to me instead of a brother-in-law. i know that god has one of the greatest men on earth with him now,i will miss him like crazy, but i know he's talking things over with mom and dad.and telling them like it is and you know dave did that to everyone. linda you have dave's strength and most of all his wisdom... i love you all sis
John Dahlin
December 28, 2004
I was shocked and saddened by the passing of Dave Grove. His advice was always right on with my many electrical questions. He was very helpful and understanding.
My prayers are with him and his family.
John McCann
December 28, 2004
To Dave's Family
Dave had friends all over the world through his participation in internet groups like the Forwardlook where I saw his posts and advice, he will be missed by more people and for more reasons than you will ever know. He has truly touched lives around the world.
Tara Adams
December 28, 2004
To the Grove Family,
We are all thinking and praying for you in this trying time. All of your friends here at Dixie Dozen.
ED ECKERSON
December 28, 2004
I talked to Dave so recently,,,he helped me with a slew of questions on my GOLDEN COMMANDO project. He even had some left over parts that he literally gave to me. We commented that we were both 'young at 57'. What a super guy!
I was shocked! What a loss!
ED ECKERSON
LI NY
John Bartell
December 28, 2004
My sincerest sympathy to Dave's family. I only knew Dave through emails and his input to the Forwardlook list on the internet.
I had asked Dave some technical questions about my 59 Plymouth, and he responded with an abundance of information, along with a bit of humor! The world needs more Daves!
Sincerely, John in WI
Reggie Knowlton
December 28, 2004
See you in Mopar heaven!
Dan Morton
December 28, 2004
I never met Dave Grove. I only corresponded with him via email, as fellow members of the Forward Look Network. But the advice he provided to me was invaluable, and I knew that if I ran into a snag, I could email Dave and he could point the way.
When my own father died (24 years ago, yesterday), we all dug out all the old film footage to catch a glimpse of him. Sadly, he was always on the "taking" side of the camera! And just now I've run through my old emails with Dave, to catch a "glimpse" of the man who had been so helpful to me, but that I never really knew. I wish I had... May the memories of him you collectively share, sustain you now in your loss.
-Dan
Dave Stragand
December 28, 2004
Dave was a frequent poster to the Forward Look MoPar mailing list -- always willing to go out of his way to help a fellow MoPar owner with his vast knowledge and patience. He is already greatly missed.
Ray and Pam Holloway
December 28, 2004
Linda, Robbie, Matt, Amanda and family.....
We are sorry for your loss, and we rejoice for Dave.....he was able to go home for Christmas. He will be missed by all his friends and family, especially his church family. Draw strength from your extended family and from the Lord.
We're all here for you.
Denise Spear
December 28, 2004
To the Grove family,
I want to say thank you for allowing me to be with you during Dave's last hours. I learned so much about him during that time. He was truly a great man and He will be missed, but I realized what a witness he was even til the end. He didn't have to utter a word, but he still showed his strength and trust in God til the very end. That to me is truly a witness. I am proud to say I knew him and proud to know his wonderful family. God bless you all and may He strengthen you more and more each day. You are in my prayers, but I don't worry because now you have an angel named Dave watching over you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Denise Spear
DAWN & DAVID SENTER
December 27, 2004
LINDA&ROBBIE,SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I KNOW YOU WILL MISS HIM VERY MUCH.DAVE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON HIS FACE.HE REALLY LOVED HIS FAMILY. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED AT CHURCH AND BY HIS FRIENDS.
Marcia Smith
December 27, 2004
To the Grove Family-
Although I only met Dave once I know what an inspiration and friend he was to my brother. Thank you Dave for supporting Kent and believing in his ability to straighten out his life. Thank you for being a friend to him.
Marcia Smith (Kent's sister)
Robbie Jones
December 27, 2004
To my dad: You were still working on cars a month ago, even mine. Thank you for always taking care of me and for being my personal ATM on occasion, no questions asked. We could do no wrong in your eyes and you were always there. I have comfort in knowing that I can converse with you anytime I want and you will hear me. I know you are still taking care of us now. Thank you for giving me your sense of humor,and for letting me play with your work shirt pocket while sitting on your lap as a child, you always had a tire guage in there with other cool toys. I miss you like crazy and You'll always have that special chunk of my heart. I love you so much. Thanks for being the best dad anybody could have...I have been so blessed.
Amanda Warren
December 26, 2004
Dave Grove was one of the greatest men in history in my book. I feel I should know because he was and always will be my daddy. My family and I miss him dearly, but are relieved to know that he is no longer ill and is with the Lord. We know for sure that God will never have trouble with his Dodge again now that my dad is there to take care of it and tell Him what He has been doing wrong for so many years. Bet you didn't know the Man upstairs drives a Dodge.:) My family and I feel him with us and know he is in a better place where we all long to be. He was just too good to be here on Earth with us. I love you, Pop.
Rick Hicks
December 26, 2004
I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Mr. MOPAR will truly be missed.
Scott Drega
December 26, 2004
Though I never met Dave in person, we did correspond on email several times and he helped me out on a few ocassions. He was truly a nice guy and will be missed in the Turbo Dodge community. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Joe Goetz
December 26, 2004
To Dave's Family:
Although I never met Dave face to face, he was a great help through the Mopar and Turbo Dodge mailing lists we both belonged to. He was always willing to lend a hand or advice, to even the newest members. I wish I had a chance to meet him in person - every contact I had with him led me to believe he was a wonderful guy. My thoughts and sympathy go with you now. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to concact me even though I am a number of states away.
Stu Harmon
December 26, 2004
Hello to all the Grove family and friends, please accept my condolences at your loss of a wonderful man. I never personally met Dave, but corrosponded with him via internet e-mails on the Mopar Mailing list. Dave gave me many insightful answers to my car related problems, and always took the time to explain everything in detail. I did once get the chance to speak with Dave reguarding a car i looked at for him a few years ago. I know he was working very hard on it and i think almost done with the final restoration. We also spoke of his coming to San Francisco on a visit, that now will never be a reality.
I will forever miss his wisdom and wit.
May God speed you to a better place, Dave.
Gerry Bertram
December 26, 2004
To the family of David Grove;
My heart felt condolences to you...
I only knew David thru the Turbo Dodge community and email,but he was one of the most kind and helpful people I had the pleasure of relating to.
He has been,and will continue to be greatly missed here on our mailing list,and by me especially.
My sympathy goes out to you and yours,as I know his presence will be greatly missed.
Bless you all,
Gerry Bertram
dave huber
December 25, 2004
Great racer, Great person,
Rick Diogo
December 25, 2004
It seems I'm always telling my wife about "this guy" Dave Grove. Every time I talked to him on the phone he'd say something wonderfully profound about his wife. He was always telling me how in love with her he was and how she was "more beautiful today than the day I met her". We would begin our conversation with cars (typically our Shelby/Dodges) and always end up talking about our families, etc..
I just can't think of a kinder, more selfless person than Dave. For what it's worth, I know he loved his family very much, as he often spoke of them. He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace forever in heaven with our Lord God.
Dean Yeargin
December 25, 2004
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God believe also in me.
In my father's house are many mansions; if it were not so,I would not have told you so, I go to prepare a place for you
And if Igo to prepare a place for you I will come again,And recieve you unto me.that were I am you shall be with me.
John 14; 1-3
I did not have the pleasure in meeting Dave ,as many from the R/T list we talked a few times. Heaven is indeed a sweeter place today
Mark Grant
December 25, 2004
Please receive my sincerest condolences. I am truly sorry for your loss. Dave will be missed.
Mark Grant
Kent Peed
December 25, 2004
To Linda and children...
I have known Dave for over 20 years and worked with him at several different locations. Honestly I always thought he was the best Mechanic I have ever known and always willing to give me advice at anytime day or night on Automobiles or my personnal life! He has helped so much in the past 7 years! I will miss him dearly!
bob jackson
December 24, 2004
TO THE FAMILY OF DAVE GROVE
you have my condolences on the passing of dave.
he will be truly missed.
bob jackson-mike hall auto parts
Bradley Gray
December 24, 2004
Linda,
I have known David for several years. David touched my heart everytime I saw or talked to him on the phone. There are so many things I didn't know about David because he was so reserved and never spoke of things in his own life. I saw David about a month ago and I knew it would be the last time I would see him. It absolutely broke my heart. I guess God needed another angel!!!
Bill Roddock
December 24, 2004
I am saddened to hear of Dave's passing. Though I never met him, I know he was a great guy who will be truly missed by all who knew him. I experienced Dave via an online Chrysler (Mopar) e-mailing list, where he was always generous with his automotive knowledge and sound advice. GOD bless him and his family.
Larry Jolliffe
December 24, 2004
I am very sorry to hear of Dave's passing.
It is amazing the impact one can have even without actually meeting face to face. Dave was well known as a true gentlemen in the online Turbo Dodge community and always had a helping hand to offer to those who possessed less than his considerable knowledge. Please accept my sympathies and take some comfort in knowing that Dave was well liked and respected by many regardless of geographical location. Our community will certainly be all the poorer without Dave's presence.
Bobby Rose
December 24, 2004
Linda, I worked at Pizza Hut with you many years ago and remember Dave picking you up from work. He helped me with my car and was always nice to me. Sorry to hear of his passing.
DAN & NORMA HICKS
December 24, 2004
LINDA, WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF DAVE. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY EVERYONE. WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS,THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU PEACE.
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